What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Reading is to bus via Glasgow which costs £65 - £110 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Reading is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Reading. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Reading via Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Greenock to Reading?

The distance between Greenock and Reading is 393 miles. The road distance is 406.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £160 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Greenock to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Reading bus from?

Greenock to Reading bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Reading train from?

Greenock to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Reading?

The best way to get from Greenock to Reading is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Greenock to Reading bus arrive?

Greenock to Reading bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Reading train arrive?

Greenock to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Reading is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Greenock to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenock to Reading?

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Greenock to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Greenock to Reading by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 22m
£86–299
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 14m
£61–173
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 58m
£160–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 11m
£67–240
Drive 404.2 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Readingcar 404.2 mi
6h 58m
£100–144
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£110–311
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 50m
£76–188
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£70–198
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 9m
£72–200
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
5h 10m
£73–166
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 11m
£67–110

Greenock to Reading by train

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Distance: 391.1 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Reading via Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 11m.

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